Incoming MK Calls for 'Zionist Government' Prioritizing Soldiers
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Incoming Knesset Member Elissaf Peretz urged the formation of a "Zionist government" that prioritizes soldiers and reservists, speaking out amid talks of a coalition including ultra-Orthodox parties. Peretz, who is set to be sworn in next week, highlighted the ongoing service of his former brigade in Lebanon for over 500 days. He emphasized that the needs of those defending Israel should be paramount for any incoming government.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Incoming MK Elissaf Peretz called for a "Zionist government" prioritizing soldiers.
- Peretz's remarks come amid discussions about a coalition including ultra-Orthodox parties.
- He referenced his former brigade's 500-day reserve duty in Lebanon.
- Peretz will be sworn into the Knesset next week.
- He stressed soldiers' needs must be paramount for any government.
Ahead of his upcoming swearing-in as a Member of Knesset, Elissaf Peretz of the Yachad party has called for the establishment of a "Zionist government" that would prioritize the needs of soldiers and reservists. Peretz, who is set to join the Knesset next week, made his remarks against the backdrop of discussions regarding the potential formation of a government that includes ultra-Orthodox parties.
Peretz, who is slated to replace another MK in Gadi Eisenkot's party, referenced his former comrades from the 9th "Oded" Brigade, who are currently serving in Lebanon. He noted that he would have been with them had circumstances been different, highlighting that his brigade has been on reserve duty for over 500 days.
"My heart is with them there, in the mountains of Lebanon," Peretz stated, emphasizing that even as he prepares to enter public service in the Knesset, his thoughts remain with the soldiers on the front lines.
He stressed that regardless of the coalition's composition, elected officials must place the serving soldiers, both regular and reserve, at the top of their priorities. "The reason we need to establish a Zionist government here," Peretz concluded, "is them."
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